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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

TCEQ

TCEQ is the state environmental agency for Texas, regulating air quality, water quality, and waste management. It spends $500M+ annually on environmental consulting, IT systems, remediation services, and professional services supporting one of the most active state environmental programs in the US.

$500M+
Annual Contract Spend
$800M+
Annual Budget
20%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

20%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What TCEQ Buys

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Environmental consulting
Remediation services
IT systems
Laboratory services
Professional services
Water quality programs

How to Get on TCEQ's Radar

The contractors who win TCEQ contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as a TCEQ vendor on Texas ESBD at esbd.cpa.texas.gov

2

Monitor TCEQ solicitations at tceq.texas.gov/agency/procurement.html

3

Apply for Texas HUB certification for TCEQ set-aside preferences

4

Target TCEQ's Superfund and voluntary cleanup programs for remediation work

Contact the TCEQ Purchasing and Contracts Team for vendor outreach

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Texas Superfund program
02Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP)
03State Implementation Plan for air quality
04Tier 2 UST cleanup program
05Water quality monitoring programs

Top NAICS Codes at TCEQ

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541330Engineering Services
$2.2M avg →
541620Environmental Consulting Services
$650K avg →
562910Remediation Services
$3.8M avg →
562112Hazardous Waste Collection
$1.2M avg →
541710Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences R&D
$2.8M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with TCEQ?

Texas ESBD + TCEQ vendor registration. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with TCEQ contracts?

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality awards 20% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does TCEQ spend on contracts annually?

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality spends approximately $500M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $800M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active TCEQ solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every TCEQ solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.